Tredegar History Tour (11AM/3PM Sat/Sun)
The American Civil War Museum – Historic Tredegar 480 Tredegar St., Richmond, Virginia, United StatesStep into History at Tredegar!Join us for a Tredegar History Tour—an engaging journey through the story of the former Tredegar Iron Works, …
The Surrenders of the Confederacy
American Civil War Museum - Appomattox 159 Horseshoe Rd, Appomattox, Virginia, United StatesThe Confederate surrender at Appomattox featured the stacking of arms, the surrender of colors, and the review of troops—a noble and orderly …
Surrender Commemoration & Freedom Day Celebration
American Civil War Museum - Appomattox 159 Horseshoe Rd, Appomattox, Virginia, United StatesThe American Civil War Museum is hosting a series of activities and programs as part of the regional celebration of the Commemoration …
A King’s Cure: Abraham Lincoln and the Thirteenth Amendment
American Civil War Museum - Appomattox 159 Horseshoe Rd, Appomattox, Virginia, United StatesOn February 1, 1865, the day after Congress passed the resolution for the Thirteenth Amendment abolishing slavery, a group of celebrants urged …
Virtual Book Talk – Hell by the Acre: A Narrative History of the Stones River Campaign with Dan A. Masters
As 1862 drew to a close, the United States faced a low point in the Civil War, suffering major defeats at Fredericksburg …
Tredegar History Tours every Saturday & Sunday at 11am and 3pm
Take a guided tour of the former Tredegar Ironworks site with a museum historian! The tour is included with museum admission and …
Jefferson Davis & Robert E. Lee
Davis and Lee were two proud, contained, but otherwise very different personalities. In normal times it is unlikely they would have been …
Virtual Book Talk with Paul Brueske
After the brutal battles of Franklin and Nashville in late 1864, Union forces expected Mobile’s Confederate defenders to retreat without much resistance. But they were wrong. Despite being outnumbered, 33-year-old Brig. Gen. Randall Lee Gibson led a determined and skillful defense that shocked his Union adversaries.Join Civil War historian and author Paul Brueske as he explores the dramatic siege and battle of Mobile, Alabama, in 1865. Discover the tactics, leadership, and resilience that defined this final stand on the rugged bluffs of Mobile Bay’s eastern shore.Paul Brueske, a lifelong Gulf Coast resident, is the founder of the Mobile Area Civil …
Tredegar History Tours every Saturday & Sunday at 11am and 3pm
Take a guided tour of the former Tredegar Ironworks site with a museum historian! The tour is included with museum admission and available every Saturday & Sunday at 11am and 3pm. ACWM Tredegar - 480 Tredegar Street, Richmond VA. 23219
Abraham Lincoln & George McClellan
This lecture examines General McClellan’s reputation as a skilled organizer but hesitant commander, leading to his clash with President Lincoln. It will explore how their political rivalry shaped the course of the war. Supporters, critics, and the lasting debate over McClellan’s legacy will all be discussed.George C. Rable is a renowned historian, former professor at the University of Alabama, and past president of the Society of Civil War Historians. He has authored several award-winning books on the Civil War, Southern history, and Reconstruction. His latest work, Conflict of Command, examines the relationship between George McClellan and Abraham Lincoln.Member reception 5:15pm …
Resistance and Freedom in Richmond’s Court End (June 6, 13, 20, 27)
Every Friday in June! 10am-11:30amStep into Richmond’s Court End and uncover the powerful stories of urban slavery, resistance, and resilience. This guided tour begins at the John Marshall House and continues to the White House of the Confederacy, offering a glimpse into 19th-century life and the fight for emancipation. A first floor exploration of both houses will be included.Tour starts at The John Marshall House:818 East Marshall Street Richmond, VA 23219